Wonderful Summer Weddings

Whew!  The temperature is rising and wedding season is in full swing.  June, the traditional month for weddings, is here!

Summer brides and grooms can do a lot to help keep their guests comfortable and just as happy as the couple themselves.  Here are a few of my favorite tips to make your summer ceremony a success!

1.  Keep cold drinks handy!  Summer means outdoor ceremonies.  You and your guests are going to get hot!  Galvanized buckets filled with ice and water bottles are a welcome sight for your guests.  Some couples have sun tea and lemonade dispensers available.  Paper fans, with programs or your monogram on them, also make good favors.

2.  Is your venue in direct sun?  Is it near water?  Consider the likelihood of bugs, wind, and lots of sun on the guests.  Even if the ceremony is only half an hour, the guests will probably be outside for an hour or more.  Perhaps little bottles of sunscreen and bug spray should be readily available?  Talk to you venue to see what you can do to compensate for possible problems.

3.  Sandy or grassy surfaces.  Check your site for walking conditions.  If the ground is moist, heels are going to sink right in!  Touch base with your wedding party to make sure they're prepared with the right shoes.

4.  Rainy day.  All brides worry about rain on the big day!  Make sure your venue has a backup plan; a covered pavilion or a ballroom where the ceremony can be relocated.  Find out how soon they need to know to be ready for you - some venues require only hours, some days!

5.  Consider parasols as an alternative to bouquets.  Your bridesmaids will look charming, and they'll thank you when they're able to shade themselves!

Happy Summer Wedding planning!

Love,

Holly